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Massachusetts court rejects appeal in Springfield killings
BOSTON (AP) - The highest court in Massachusetts has refused to grant a new trial to a Springfield man who robbed a Western Union office inside a supermarket, then fatally stabbed a couple and set fire to their home. A jury convicted Brian Cavitt of
Updated: 09/21/2011 01:00P
Court tells board to try again on project decision
In a Sept. 9 decision, the Appellate Division reversed a decision by a trial court that kept upheld the zoning board's denial of variances to Conifer Realty LLC. But the same court decision says that variances should be granted sparingly.
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:59P
Day 2 begins in Derrick Washington trial
Circuit Court that Washington entered the woman's bedroom while she slept and fondled her without permission. Gavin had a consensual sexual relationship with Washington, whom she invited to their apartment in June 2010. The trial went into recess
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:59P
New Texting While Driving Law Leads to Enhanced Enforcement Across NYS
The new law makes using a handheld electronic device for activities such as texting while a vehicle is in motion a primary traffic offense, giving law enforcement the power to stop drivers solely for engaging in this activity. The law also increased
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:58P
The Law Lords: Insolvency and Corporate Recovery
Morris Peacock ('competent, knowledgeable, encourages good teamwork') and Julian Hayes advised the liquidator of Our Price Entertainment, and the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. Mills & Reeve is said to have strong sector
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:58P
This week in securities litigation (September 16, 2011)
Investors were promised returns from 7.5% to 9% per quarter from investments in oil and gas interests to be acquired by the entities. About $13 million of the funds were diverted to an undisclosed partner of the defendants.
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:58P
100 NM religious leaders sign letter in support of NM immigrant driver's
AP SANTA FE, NM — More than 100 religious leaders from around New Mexico have submitted an open letter to state legislators in support of a state law that lets those illegally in the country get New Mexico driver's licenses. Leaders from a dozen or so
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:58P
Governor Cuomo Announces New Texting While Driving Law Leads to Enhanced
The new law makes using a handheld electronic device for activities such as texting while a vehicle is in motion a primary traffic offense, giving law enforcement the power to stop drivers solely for engaging in this activity. The law also increased
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:55P
Pennsylvania driver gets two DUI arrests in a night
Police charge that Brodnick's blood-alcohol limit was at least double what the law allows when he was arrested. Trooper Joseph Christy says troopers released Brodnick to the custody of a "responsible party" but say that person must have dropped
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:53P
Pennsylvania driver gets two DUI arrests in a night
Police charge that Brodnick's blood-alcohol limit was at least double what the law allows when he was arrested. Trooper Joseph Christy says troopers released Brodnick to the custody of a "responsible party" but say that person must have dropped
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:53P
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